Ryzen 9 9900X3D against Core i9-14900KS
Core i9-14900KS leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Ryzen 9 9900X3D leads in games by 10%.
- The Core i9-14900KS has 24% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i9-14900KS is 7% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Ryzen 9 9900X3D typically costs $39 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Core i9-14900KS | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 86 | 90 | 4 ptsright |
| Gaming | 87 | 79 | 8 ptsleft |
| Multi-core | 78 | 97 | 19 ptsright |
| Single-core | 91 | 97 | 6 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 16.9 | 16.4 | 3%left |
| Typical price | $510 | $549 | $39left |
| Cores | 12 | 24 | 100%right |
| Threads | 24 | 32 | 33%right |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 6.2 GHz | 13%right |
| Turbo power | 230 W | 253 W | 10%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i9-14900KS | 87 vs 95 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i9-14900KS | 85 vs 95 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| Gaming | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 87 vs 84 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 87 vs 84 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i9-14900KS | 83 vs 93 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i9-14900KS | 82 vs 95 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i9-14900KS | 85 vs 89 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i9-14900KS | 83 vs 95 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Core i9-14900KS |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 X3D | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 24 / 32 |
| Base clock | 4.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 6.2 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 120 / 230 W | 150 / 253 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $510 | $549 |